New Paris Hilton Photo.

[GateandGarden]

Originally Posted by amber

Dude, I think a person like her being in the public eye is detrimental. It's better if she doesn't work. She is contributing disgustingness, rudeness, and worse (ie, the danger of dropping 50-100 iq points while watching her show) to society when she "works"

Well, yes, definitely, but the same could be said of lots of the idiots the networks put on TV these days. It's difficult to sort through all of them; there are just so many people who are on television for no reason, not just Paris Hilton.

Hillary

[strandinthewind]

Edit: deleted - I was too obnoxious

[amber]

Originally Posted by GateandGarden

Well, yes, definitely, but the same could be said of lots of the idiots the networks put on TV these days. It's difficult to sort through all of them; there are just so many people who are on television for no reason, not just Paris Hilton.

Hillary

Yes, that's definitely true - good point.

[The Tower]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

So - Paris is not working and contributes nothing No person has a job because of her, her series, or her clothing line - all of which are silly IMO but they make money I think these people with these jobs would accept that reality even though you are being silly and not doing so Again, all I am saying is Paris Hilton (ridiculous as she is) chose to take her celebrity and make money off of it - for that she is a contributing member of society. The truth hurts and it obviously hurts you Mr. ostrich head in the sand

Saying that Paris Hilton contributes to society is like saying cancer and AIDS contribute to society. If society cures AIDS, lots of people will be out of work.

Generating the ability to make money does not automatically equate to contributing to society. With that logic, I should probably admire Al Capone for all the great things he did. Sometimes the things that generate revenue come with detrimental consequences that far outweigh the economic benefit. In this case, the fact that Paris Hilton's mere presence has a lethal "dumbening down" effect on our culture is more than enough to offset any benefits that her escapades may produce.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by The Tower

Saying that Paris Hilton contributes to society is like saying cancer and AIDS contribute to society. If society cures AIDS, lots of people will be out of work.

Generating the ability to make money does not automatically equate to contributing to society. With that logic, I should probably admire Al Capone for all the great things he did. Sometimes the things that generate revenue come with detrimental consequences that far outweigh the economic benefit. In this case, the fact that Paris Hilton's mere presence has a lethal "dumbening down" effect on our culture is more than enough to offset any benefits that her escapades may produce.

Ah - subjectivity and reality t.v. - the same was said about rock and roll when it started - alas it remains - thank goodness to me but much to the chagrain of others

Clearly, I was speaking in terms of economics - obviously my point was lost. So, be it because I was not in any way trying to praise the validity of her work - I was just saying she was working, which was unlike most of her peers

BTW - did you just compare P. Hilton to AIDS - Did I just compare reality shows to rock and roll

[amber]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

. I'm certain James Thurber is rolling over in his grave...
-Justin

You think so? I love James Thurber. That's hot. (couldn't resist - I really do love James Thurber, though)

[takenbythesky]

Originally Posted by amber

You think so? I love James Thurber. That's hot. (couldn't resist - I really do love James Thurber, though)

DAMN YOU!
-Justin

[amber]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

DAMN YOU!
-Justin

Sorry - I never say it otherwise. I didn't know a bunch of people were saying it, but i guess i should've figured. Plus, then i saw that SNL sketch of "paris" and "nicki" apologizing, and they said it a bunch.

[½ ¡Ñ§ÅñË ®]

Look at this mess. I made this thread to be a joke and gave an opinion on her looks but come on. Paris Hilton is going to be anybody she wants to be. Let it go. Look at it this way. If you had all that money and fame would you want society to have an image of you like she has? If you can defend that image by throwing up a smoke screen of illusions you need more help then she does.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I am confident her trust fund(s) are several hundred million PLUS she has access to all Hilton properties including planes, etc. I do not think she needs to do anything. To her credit, she works in the t.v. things and has a clothing (handbags I think ) line. I mean she is not my fav. in the world, but she is a productive member of society at least when compared to other billionairesses

My understanding is that she has to work. Everything is not what it appears to be, I'm told.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by amber

She is like the human equivalent of a weird looking overbred (expensive, purebred) dog. Like the whippets, or something.

Oh Amber. I agree. That's what it is.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

So - Paris is not working and contributes nothing or her clothing line - all of which are silly IMO but they make money I think these people with these jobs would accept that reality even though you are being silly and not doing so

Do you think people in sweatshops have a television, or even a life, or know who Paris is?

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by amber

That's reaching. She's not doing anything. Those people could have other, more worthwile jobs.

Yeah, they could learn to speak English and work in one of our outsourced customer service phone banks.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by amber

Dude, there would just be some other show they'd get a job on. You know, if that show was not on, there WOULD BE ANOTHER ONE.

Of course! It's on Fox. They'd be employing those workers (who I'm almost positive are union) elsewhere.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Again, assinine statement and an immature response. But, so be it

No, Amber is right. Paris Hilton doesn't own the production company that produces that show. It's FOX. They'd have some other mindless crap on. And I hear Bill O'Reilly's always hiring.